1
as in instructions
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
a secretary of defense who was fond of issuing harshly worded imperatives
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as in obligations
something one must do because of prior agreement
although he had little taste for the social imperatives that come with being governor, he put on a brave face
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Recent Examples of imperatives
Three critical imperatives define the new face of middle management.
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Mani Padisetti, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Shameless, just-in-time-for-holiday-shopping product placement is shoved in, from Mattel (Rock ’em Sock ’em Robots, Hot Wheels) and Hasbro (Monopoly), only alluding more to the capitalist imperatives that drove the project in the first place.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2024
Understand the top strategic imperatives and translate them to the people initiatives.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
McConnell built his power base by a combination of care and nurturing of his members, including understanding their political imperatives.
—Michael Tackett, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
China’s economic imperatives in the Middle East, along with the diplomacy required to maintain them, explain a good deal of its recent outreach to the region.
—Steven A. Cook, Foreign Affairs, 9 Aug. 2021
These wellness initiatives are no longer nice to have but rather imperatives for retaining and growing your investment in your talent.
—Denise Russo, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Maintaining a reliable energy supply and keeping people comfortable and safe are not only public health imperatives but also central to supporting economic activity.
—George Sakellaris, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
In either case, the effort would be designed to counterbalance the legitimate commercial and economic imperatives of drones by focusing on the security side of the ledger.
—Tom Donilon, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2022
Mani Padisetti, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Shameless, just-in-time-for-holiday-shopping product placement is shoved in, from Mattel (Rock ’em Sock ’em Robots, Hot Wheels) and Hasbro (Monopoly), only alluding more to the capitalist imperatives that drove the project in the first place.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2024
Understand the top strategic imperatives and translate them to the people initiatives.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
McConnell built his power base by a combination of care and nurturing of his members, including understanding their political imperatives.
—Michael Tackett, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
China’s economic imperatives in the Middle East, along with the diplomacy required to maintain them, explain a good deal of its recent outreach to the region.
—Steven A. Cook, Foreign Affairs, 9 Aug. 2021
These wellness initiatives are no longer nice to have but rather imperatives for retaining and growing your investment in your talent.
—Denise Russo, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Maintaining a reliable energy supply and keeping people comfortable and safe are not only public health imperatives but also central to supporting economic activity.
—George Sakellaris, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
In either case, the effort would be designed to counterbalance the legitimate commercial and economic imperatives of drones by focusing on the security side of the ledger.
—Tom Donilon, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperatives
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These types of applications allow workers to follow step-by-step instructions directly in their field of view, eliminating the need for flipping through bulky manuals or relying on supervisors for routine tasks.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Your employees should know how privacy impacts their roles and how to uphold obligations.Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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How Data And Technology Can Help Cross-border employment means international payroll compliance, tax obligations, work permits, visas and distinctly different legal frameworks.Rick Hammell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Membership and responsibilities of the National Energy Council are being developed now.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In his new role at the full-service representation firm, his responsibilities will include continuing to represent and amplify creators across all mediums.Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Related Stories Those chapters cover public perception, sustainability, directives and regulations, digitization as well as education and research.Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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As part of the European Green Deal, a series of directives were passed by the EU to force businesses to address climate change and report carbon emissions.Jon McGowan, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Kaling opted for the complete opposite end of the color spectrum for her announcing duties, wearing a dress courtesy of Rachel Gilbert.Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sauer had argued that the continuation of the case, which is currently on appeal, will impede the Republican from carrying out his presidential duties.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Authenticity comes from real commitments—like partnerships or measurable initiatives—not just marketing.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Notably, there's a substantial increase in high-value AI commitments, with the percentage of companies planning to invest $10 million or more in AI expected to nearly double from 16% to 30% in the coming year.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Imperatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperatives. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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